Live.Awake

The Difference Between Trial and Adventure

Standing in the surf today with my 2 year old son, a small wave came along.  The wave was no higher than my calf, but to him it seemed life threatening.  He reached up and grabbed my hand and the wave splashed on by.
I could see that, for the first time, he had realized that [...]

You Are More Than What You Do

I’m on vacation.  It’s odd to me that we don’t ever realize how much we needed something until we have it (or lose it).  Having nothing to do but rest and play for a week, I’m realizing that one of the things that rest (sabbath) does is it keeps our work in perspective.
Let me explain.  [...]

My Review of The Shack

I had not planned on reading The Shack, but several people have asked me my thoughts on the book recently. A friend in the church here read it and lent me his copy to read. I’ve just finished it, and I have several reactions that I’d like to share.
First, let me say that [...]

Jesus Wants the Rose – Matt Chandler

This is a snippet of a message from Matt Chandler. Let it rock you.  It did me.  This should be our message!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zR3h2UsR4

The Most Interesting Man in the World

Love these commercials.  I laugh, but deep down I still want to be that guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2SSZA0CjdQ